International Shipping Trends - January 26, 2026 - CMA CGM Container Incident
January 26, 2026
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Highlights at a glance
This briefing covers three significant developments in global shipping. First, the CMA CGM TIGA lost 58 containers near Malta due to severe weather, though the vessel remains operational with no crew injuries. Second, Hapag-Lloyd is discontinuing its PEX service and restructuring Baltic routes, with the revised BAX service now including calls at Wilhelmshaven, Hamburg, Klaipeda, Riga, Rauma, and Helsinki. Finally, the Port of Los Angeles has surpassed 10 million TEU in 2025, maintaining its 26-year status as the busiest U.S. container port despite ongoing tariff pressures. These events highlight operational challenges, strategic route adjustments, and resilience in key trade gateways.
CMA CGM Container Incident
"CMA CGM TIGA"lost 58 containers nearMalta due to bad weather. The ship remains seaworthy with no crew injuries reported.
Hapag-Lloyd Ends PEX Service
Hapag-Lloyd will shut down its PEX service and adjust Baltic routes. BAX will be revised to call Wilhelmshaven, Hamburg,Klaipeda, Riga, Rauma, and Helsinki.
LA Port Hits 10M TEU Again
LA Port surpassed 10M TEU in 2025 amidtariff challenges, reaffirming its status asthe busiest U.S. container port for 26 years.
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